Financial Services - Consulting - Guidewire - Business Analyst - Manager

Ernst and Young; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks a Guidewire – Business Analyst - Manager to join their Financial Services Organization. This role involves working with clients to implement technology solutions that enhance business efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business analysis and technology implementation, particularly in the financial services sector. EY offers a comprehensive compensation package and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Flexible vacation policy

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience defining business and technical requirements.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in financial services or as an advisor.
• 2+ years of experience managing a team of analysts.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to transform business problems into technology solutions.
• Analyze specific business requirements for alignment with technology architecture.
• Assist engagement teams through all phases of the technology life cycle.

Skills

Business analysis

Technical specifications

Agile SCRUM methodology

Communication skills

Strategic research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Industrial Administration, Business or a related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Industrial Administration, Business or a related field

Tools

Guidewire

Business Objects

Cognos

Informatica

Job description

Location: Anywhere in Country.

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Guidewire – Business Analyst - Manager

EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, and Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team!

The opportunity

Insurers across the globe are investing heavily in technology-enabled transformation programs. Several solutions “hot spots” exist today, such as in claims, underwriting, policy and billing. Our ambition is to be the C-suite advisor for insurance technology-enabled transformation programs, recognized by our clients for our insightful thought leadership, pro-activity in meeting their needs and having truly globally integrated capabilities. Typical projects will span the following areas of insurance technology-enabled transformation:

• Guidewire System Implementation (Policy, Billing, Claims)
• Enterprise Data Management
• Reinsurance Accounting and Reporting Operations/Technology
• Performance Management and Measurement
• Enterprise Technology Expense Reduction

We assist our clients in designing and implementing solutions to improve their organizations' efficiency and effectiveness in the areas of strategy, people, processes and technology.

Your Key Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for working directly with clients to transform their business problems into technology solutions. The goal is to support our clients' efforts to make their business units more effective and efficient and, where required, provide services in connection with the remediation and mitigation of process risk. You will assist engagement teams through the analysis of specific business requirements for alignment with technology architecture, technology infrastructure design, vendor selection and technology implementation plans that support our clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of business needs and requirements, and an ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications, collaborating with technical teams (e.g., architects) to design and deliver system architecture solutions.
• Remain current on new developments in services capabilities and industry knowledge.
• Advise clients on a variety of business process services that help identify, assess, manage and measure the organization’s capabilities; team with client technology professionals or third-party strategic alliances to provide implementation of technology solutions.
• Provide insights and recommendations from different data sources to help verify that the solution/technology is meeting business requirements and identify new projects and opportunities for additional services.
• Collaborate with client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds; mentor junior resources on the team, and foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Industrial Administration, Business or a related field and 5+ years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience defining business and technical requirements; alternatively, a master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Industrial Administration, Business or a related field and 3+ years of work experience defining business and technical requirements
• 3+ years of relevant experience working at a financial services company or comparable experience working as an advisor to property and casualty insurance carriers on personal or commercial lines of businesses
• 2+ years of experience managing and supervising a team of business analysts and technology analysts through all phases of the technology life cycle, including requirements definition, architecture design, conversion, and testing
• Previous application experience in Guidewire, OneShield, Exigen/EIS, Majesco, Duck Creek, Insurity, Sapiens/Adaptik, FirstBest, Business Objects, Cognos, Informatica
• Proficiency in one or more of the following competencies: System and vendor selection and implementation, Definition of business and technical requirements, Design of business and technology architecture, Business intelligence/decision support, Program/project management and implementation planning (PMO)
• Strong relevant experience in business analysis roles, with skills in gathering and interpreting requirements, developing technical specifications
• Experience with Agile SCRUM methodology, business analysis methodologies, and documentation standards
• Knowledge of software engineering methodologies, reporting tools, process/data flows, traceability matrices, testing strategies
• Excellent communication skills for technical writing and client presentations
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and envision future states for change facilitation
• Strategic research skills on client inquiries, regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
• Willingness to travel to client sites as necessary

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with management reporting, business intelligence, data warehousing, or enterprise application integration
• Experience with user acceptance testing and managing related relationships

What we look for

We’re interested in self-motivated individuals who can function effectively in a high-demand, performance-driven environment. We value team players who prioritize team accomplishments and are recognized as developers of others. If you’re passionate about problem-solving and helping clients with complex issues, this role is for you.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and support your talents within a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, with salaries ranging from $141,200 to $258,900 nationwide, and higher ranges for certain locations. Salaries are based on education, experience, skills, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, pension, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Join our hybrid work model, expecting most client-facing roles to work in person 40-60% of the time.
• Our flexible vacation policy allows you to choose your vacation days, supplemented by holidays and other leave options to support your well-being.

**Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.**

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